What makes the best place in the Asia-Pacific An ongoing survey sponsored by Asian business Web site, the Asia Pacific Management Forum, is attempting to define the meaning of the "Best Place" while providing a leader board of top nominations.
There are some surprises. Hong Kong is well supported, as is Bali, but other lesser known places such as Daylesford, Cairns and Noosa Heads in Australia, Luang Prabang in Laos and Hangzhou, China also have their fans.
Some categories have run-away leaders. The Oriental in Bangkok for example leads by a long way in the Best Hotel category and the Best Bar title is currently held by a similar good lead by the Hard Rock Cafe in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Other categories feature neck and neck struggles for the lead with the two new glamour airports of the region, Chek Lap Kok in Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur International changing leader positions several times.
Is an airline a place The survey thinks that it is, and in this category Singapore Airlines maintains a slight edge over Cathay Pacific.
"What is more interesting however", says survey manager Ms Chiyo Hyiuki, "is the reasons given for nominations. A best place means different things to different people."
"...Several people have nominated Kuala Lumpur International Airport for it&39;s size and modernity. Others say it&39;s size just increases time spent in the airport, and it&39;s location has increased transfer times, costs and inconvenience for many others...". "...Some people nominate places for their tranquility and natural surroundings, other places are nominated for their bustle and excitement..." says Hyiuki.
When pressed however on any common themes, Hyiuki says that underlying many reasons are the need to experience something different.
The Asia Pacific Management Forum was one of the first Asian business Web sites, and attracts over 10,000 business travelers, researchers, international managers and Asia Pacific investors a month.
"...The Asia-Pacific is a big place..", says Hyiuki, "..and successful business in the region requires much travel. We feel the Best Places in the Asia-Pacific survey will continue to provide useful tips for travelers and further define what we really mean by a "Best Place".
Current Leaders in the Best Places in the Asia Pacific:
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Best Place: Cairns, Australia
Best 5 Star Hotel: Oriental Hotel, Bangkok
Best Bar: Hard Rock Caf&195;&169;, Kuala Lumpur
Best Resort: Amanpuri Resort, Phuket, Thailand
Best Budget Hotel: Ananda Cottages, Ubud, Bali
Best Guest House: Duta Guest House, Yogyakarta
Best Airline: Singapore Airlines
Best Airport: Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
Best Restaurant: Peking Duck, Beijing
Best Eating: Swatow Lane, Penang, Malaysia
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